Question

Which of the following was not one of the issues that dominated the politics of the North-East till 1980s?

• A. Opposition to outsiders.
• B. Asymmetrical relationship with the Centre
• C. Movements for secession.
• D. Demands for autonomy.

Hint:

The three issues were autonomy, secession and opposition to outsiders.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question is a NOT type question. We need the one option that was not a main issue of North-East politics before the 1980s.

Step 2: Key Fact:
The NCERT text says that three issues dominated the politics of the North-East till the 1980s. These were demands for autonomy, movements for secession and opposition to outsiders.

Step 3: Check option (1).
Opposition to outsiders was a main issue, as seen in the anti-foreigner movement in Assam. So option (1) was an issue.

Step 4: Check option (2).
An asymmetrical relationship with the Centre is a feature of special constitutional arrangements, such as the one for Jammu and Kashmir. It is not listed as a dominating issue of the North-East. So option (2) is the answer.

Step 5: Check option (3).
Movements for secession were led by groups such as the Mizo National Front and some Naga groups. So option (3) was an issue.

Step 6: Check option (4).
Demands for autonomy led to the creation of new states such as Meghalaya. So option (4) was an issue.

Final Answer:
Asymmetrical relationship with the Centre was not one of the three dominating issues. This is option (2). \[ \boxed{\text{Option 2}} \]